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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/Inevitable_Pea8729 on 2025-07-23 08:49:01+00:00.

Original Title: TIL That Benito Mussolini was given a ceremonial weapon called “Sword of Islam”, recieved the title “Protector of Islam” and saw himself as being a heir to the authority of Ottoman Caliphs since he took over Libya.